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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.96, 4,327.62 and 2,073.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.96, 4,327.62 and 2,073.48 is: 3,104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.96 : 4,327.62 = 2,073.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.96/4,327.62 = 2,073.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.96x = 4,327.62 × 2,073.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.96x = 8,973,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,973,233.52/2,889.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.97

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